Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a settlement in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal, at 202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dhangadhi, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 490 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dhangarhi Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 49' 9" N, 80° 29' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 202 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 452 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:25
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated localitys nearby
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Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.08 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.6 | 1.4 | 23 | 83 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 58 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 2.1 | 178 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 439.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 1.2 | 252 | 72 | 1,009.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 6 | 582.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.6 | 23 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 38 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 1.5 | 239 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 436.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 280 | 74 | 1,009.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 1 | 581.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 1.3 | 20 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 33 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.8 | 234 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 434.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 290 | 74 | 1,006.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 578.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.5 | 32 | 79 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 05:25. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basantapur?
Basantapur is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Basantapur?
DEM 202 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 28.81910, 80.48874 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Nepal.